After 55 Living. A Blog For Your Life After 55.

I recently had lunch with a friend whose parent is living with Alzheimer’s Disease. We spoke at length about the difficulties she was facing in caring for her loved one. After our meeting, I was reminded of the wonderful and informative segment I did back in the days of my radio show Live Long, Live […]

We spoke with Dr. Aaron Petersen of Southwestern Eye Center in Sun City, AZ about how to recognize, diagnose and successfully treat cataracts in older adults. To listen now, click the play button below:

Learn about Hospice from Linda Vance, Director of Volunteer Services for Hospice of the Valley in Phoenix, Arizona. She talks about how hospice cares for the family unit, how to use Medicare to pay for hospice care and how hospice care is not only for the last 48 hours of life. Volunteers are a vital part of the day-today operations […]

Who can you turn to when a mature adult can no longer look after their finances, medications or other personal affairs? We spoke with Candace Bow of Arizona Guardians about the role of a Certified Fiduciary. She discusses guardianship, conservatorship and how to engage a certified fiduciary to protect seniors from exploitation and abuse. She also talks […]

Falls and the complications following a fall are a leading cause of premature death in seniors. It is important to know which rooms and situations in your home pose the highest threat to senior safety. Inspecting your home for hazards is an important step in preventing falls from happening. We spoke with Karen Martin of […]

If you or a loved one need information about services and programs that serve seniors, The Area Agency on Aging can help. The AAA has offices across the US to assist seniors and their families. We spoke to Larraine Stewart, Chief Operating Office of the Area Agency on Aging, Region One headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona. […]

How many of us have had our parents or loved ones pass away and wish that we could hear the sound of their voice again? Or maybe we wish we had captured some of their stories, favorite recipes or other memories to help preserve their legacy? We spoke to Dennis Stack of America’s Life Stories […]

Although almost 40% of adults over the age of 75 experience significant hearing loss, many do not elect to use hearing aids. Many seniors are not aware of the newest technologies that allow for better hearing, more comfort and more affordable options than ever. We spoke to Wade Hendrickson of Hendrickson Mobile Hearing in Phoenix, Arizona […]

Identity theft is a crime that has increased dramatically in the last few years and to which seniors are particularly vulnerable. We spoke to two experts, Diane Stubbs of DLS Information Services and Tom Reade of the Arizona Attorney General’s Office to find out what seniors can do to protect their identities and how to react if your identity is stolen. […]

Starting a walking regimen is a great way to begin the new year! The benefits of walking as a fitness activity are numerous and it is a low-impact way to get back in shape. Get some great tips on how to setup your walking regimen and hear about how walking can benefit your health. To […]